'Shame On Those Who Trigger': Ashwin Reacts To Fake Quote On India-Pakistan Match

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Ravichandran Ashwin addresses fake quote controversy about India-Pakistan matches, urging fans to verify information and avoid spreading misinformation.
Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has hit out at a fake social media post attributing a controversial quote to him about India-Pakistan matches.
The 38-year-old, who is known for his candid cricketing views through his YouTube channel and show Ash Ki Baat, was falsely linked to comments regarding two high-profile fixtures between the arch-rivals. The viral post claimed Ashwin criticised the recently cancelled India vs Pakistan match in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) while alleging that the upcoming Asia Cup game was allowed due to financial motives.
The quote falsely attributed to Ashwin read, 'The amount of money decided the level of patriotism."
Ashwin wasted no time in issuing a strong rebuttal. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, 'Don't associate me with this fake news. Shame on those who trigger all this."
The India vs Pakistan fixture in the WCL, which was scheduled for July 20, was cancelled after drawing criticism and disappointment from fans. The organisers later issued a public apology, acknowledging the hurt caused by the match. Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan had decided to withdraw from the game after the criticism picked up steam, with Suresh Raina also publicly expressing his views on the matter.
Despite the WCL controversy, the Asia Cup remains unaffected, with India and Pakistan drawn in the same group for the tournament, which will be held in the UAE from September 9 to 28. The marquee clash has generated huge anticipation but also equal criticism of people calling out the 'hypocrisy' of players and administrators who had called for cutting all cricketing relations with Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack.
Ashwin's quick response highlights the growing challenge of misinformation in sports, especially involving high-profile athletes and politically sensitive fixtures like India vs Pakistan. With millions of fans closely following these contests, fake quotes often spread rapidly, leading to unnecessary controversies.
The veteran spinner, who has represented India in 98 Tests and 116 ODIs, emphasised that he had made no comments about the fixtures and urged fans to verify information before believing or sharing such posts.
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